Re: Capitalization in lists

[Wade Courtney <wade -dot- courtney -at- gmail -dot- com>]

If I recall correctly, it's mostly a style issue unless the list items are
complete sentences.  The key is consistency. So pick a style and stick with
it.

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On Wed, Jan 27, 2010 at 8:55 AM, Deborah Hemstreet <
dvora -at- tech-challenged -dot- com> wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> Is there a definitive methodology for capitalizing the first word in lists?
>
> For example,
>
> This is used to
> 1. eat a cat
> 2. kill a mouse, or
> 3. ride a horse.
>
> vs
>
> This is used for:
> 1. eating cats.
> 2. killing mice.
> 3. riding horses.
>
> vs.
>
> Use this to:
> 1. Eat a cat
> 2. Kill a mouse
> 3. Ride a horse
>
> -------------------------------
>
> Are all of the above correct? My mind has gone blank....
>
> Thanks!
>
> Deborah
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